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French Language, Culture, and Civilization at the Sorbonne - Winter 1 2009
Approach to Current Affairs in France

24
Language Level: High Intermediate / Advanced and Above
Placement Exam Required
Approach to Current Affairs in France
Language of Instruction: French
Course taken with: International Students
The Sorbonne (Paris, France)

Course Description

Hours & Credits

24

Hours of Instruction

1

Semester Credit Units

2

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Note: A placement exam will be required when you arrive on site.

High Intermediate
This course is designed for students who have completed or tested out of a minimum of three semesters (or five quarters) of college-level French. However, students must take a placement exam to determine the course level into which they will be able to enroll.
Advanced and Above
This course is designed for students who have completed or tested out of a minimum of four semesters (or six quarters) of college-level Spanish. However, students must take a placement exam to determine the course level into which they will be able to enroll.

Overview

We will analyze the principal themes behind common debates in French society and their economic, political, and social factors. Addressed themes:
-France, member of the European Union
-French diplomacy, the geopolitical economic situation
-France, the Mediterranean country
-the French-speaking world
-the Concept of French defense
-Decentralization
-the French socio-economic context
-Competitiveness of the French economy
-Etc.